WARNING:
Removing/installing the shock absorber and coil spring is dangerous. The shock absorber and coil spring could fly off and cause serious injury or death, and damage the vehicle.
1. Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
|
1 |
Piston rod nut (See Piston Rod Nut Removal Note.) |
|
2 |
Retainer |
|
3 |
Bushing |
|
4 |
Upper spring seat |
|
5 |
Dust boot |
|
6 |
Spacer |
|
7 |
Bushing |
|
8 |
Stopper casing and bound stopper |
|
9 |
Bound stopper |
|
10 |
Stopper casing |
|
11 |
Coil spring |
|
12 |
Front shock absorber |
WARNING:
Before removing the piston rod nut, secure the shock absorber and spring in the SSTs. Otherwise, the shock absorber and spring could fly off under tremendous pressure and cause serious injury or death, or damage to vehicle parts.
1. Protect the coil spring from scratches using a piece of cloth and install the SSTs.
2. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs and remove the piston rod nut.
1. Protect the coil spring from scratches using a piece of cloth and install the SSTs.
2. Compress the coil spring using the SSTs.
3. Install the shock absorber so that the lower end of the coil spring is seated on the step of the lower spring seat.
1. Align the mark on the upper spring seat with the dust boot projection.
2. Install the upper spring seat so that the upper spring seat stud is at a 27°—33° angle to the shock absorber installation shaft (lower side).
